Hi minnie pal,once these barrells have been chopped in half the boards have a tendency to come apart slightly,this could be a problem once filled with water......An easy way to solve this is to paint the inside with a tanking system paint(like used in a wet room) If your ever passing Swords way I've some you can have..
Depending on the look your after you could leave the outside as is just to age or else as said sand down and use a stain/preserver.Hammerite on the metal bands is a good idea,have fun,its a nice wee barrell :)
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